Didactum
Vol. 1 No. 4 (2026): Desember 2026

Exploring Students' Self-Regulated Learning in Digital English Classes at the Ninth Grade of SMP N 4 Payakumbuh

Jihan Fadilla (Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M.Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi)
Melyann Melani (Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M.Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Sep 2026

Abstract

This study explored the implementation of digital English class and students' self-regulated learning (SRL) strategies at SMP N 4 Payakumbuh. It examined how the digital English class was implemented based on Dalsgaard and Ryberg's (2023) three core indicators (inquiry, construction, and communication), and how students manifested Zimmerman and Martinez-Pons's (1986) fourteen SRL strategies.A qualitative case study design was employed, involving one English teacher and eight students from Grade 9.3. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using Miles, Huberman, and SaldaƱa's (2014) interactive model.The findings revealed that the digital English class was implemented through the active facilitation of inquiry, construction, and communication activities. However, challenges remained, including over-reliance on AI tools and students' inconsistent critical evaluation of digital sources. Regarding SRL strategies, students with higher SRL consistently applied goal-setting, self-monitoring, and environmental structuring, while students with lower SRL struggled with these strategies and failed to manage digital distractions. Students' perceptions of digital learning were highly influenced by their SRL abilities.This study concludes that explicit SRL strategy instruction is needed to support all learners in digital English classrooms.

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didactum

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Subject

Religion Computer Science & IT Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Library & Information Science Mathematics Other

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Didactum: Journal of Educational Innovation and Learning Studies publishes peer-reviewed articles on teaching and learning innovation. It welcomes original research that advances educational theory and practice in Islamic and general education. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited ...